Electricity Act 1989: Primary legislation governing electricity supply and electrical works in England and Wales. Sets out fundamental requirements for electrical installations and services.
Construction Act 1996: Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act that governs construction contracts, including payment terms and dispute resolution procedures for electrical works.
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation protecting consumer rights, relevant when the electrical work involves residential customers.
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Governs how third parties may enforce terms of a contract, relevant for subcontractors and supply chain relationships.
Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998: Legislation concerning payment terms and interest on late payments in commercial contracts.
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Primary legislation for workplace safety, establishing fundamental health and safety requirements for electrical work.
Electricity at Work Regulations 1989: Specific regulations governing electrical safety in the workplace and requirements for electrical installations.
Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015: CDM regulations specifying health and safety requirements for construction projects, including electrical installations.
BS 7671 IET Wiring Regulations: Technical standards for electrical installations, commonly known as the IET Wiring Regulations, setting safety standards for electrical work.
Building Regulations Part P: Specific building regulations governing electrical safety in domestic properties.
Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016: Regulations ensuring the safety of electrical equipment and installations.
NICEIC Requirements: Standards set by the National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting for certified contractors.
ECA Guidelines: Industry guidelines established by the Electrical Contractors' Association for best practices in electrical contracting.
Environment Act 2021: Environmental legislation affecting waste management and sustainable practices in electrical works.
WEEE Regulations: Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment regulations governing the disposal and recycling of electrical equipment.
UK GDPR: Data protection regulations governing the handling of personal and business data in the UK.
Data Protection Act 2018: UK legislation implementing data protection requirements, complementing UK GDPR.
Competition Act 1998: Legislation governing fair competition in business, affecting pricing and market behavior in electrical contracting.
Enterprise Act 2002: Additional competition legislation affecting business practices and market conduct in the electrical contracting sector.
